Episode 50: Outplacement Support

HR Voices Podcast

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 26 May 2025

Episode 50: Outplacement Support  

Guest: June Hogan, Wildwood Coaching

In this heartfelt and highly practical episode, host Mary Asante is joined by June Hogan, founder of Wildwood Coaching and a seasoned outplacement specialist. Drawing on her rich HR background and personal experience with redundancy, June shares why outplacement support matters now more than ever—and how HR professionals can integrate it into their practices compassionately and effectively.

What to Expect in This Episode

🔄 Understanding Outplacement

• What outplacement is and what services it includes—from CV writing to emotional support.
• When and how to implement outplacement in the redundancy process.
• Why it’s an investment in both individuals and your organization.

💼 The Human Side of Redundancy

• • June shares her personal experiences with redundancy—and what she learned on both sides of the table.
  • How emotion, identity, and support play a role in employee transitions.

• Why good offboarding impacts retention, morale, and future talent engagement.

🧰 Designing an Effective Outplacement Offer

• • Group vs. individual support — how to tailor your approach based on employee needs and budget.
  • How much outplacement costs and why it doesn’t need to break the bank.

• Why communication, clarity, and choice are key to employee uptake.
  
  

Key Takeaways

• Outplacement support can soften the impact of redundancy and guide people forward.
• Consider it early and build it into your redundancy planning and budget.
• Effective support should be empathetic, practical, and flexible.
• The way you treat leavers affects the culture and morale of those who remain.
• Personal experiences of redundancy can inform better HR practices.

Top Tips from June Hogan

1. Plan early – Involve outplacement in your initial redundancy planning.
2. Focus on people – Never lose sight of the individuals behind the roles.
3. See it as investment – It builds trust, resilience, and long-term reputation.

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